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1215
When was the Magna Carta written?
100
-Limited the King's powers -Provided trial by jury -One of the earliest documents of its kind -Written in 1215
What is the Magna Carta?
100
A principle in which a business can operate with minimal or no government interference
What is Laissez-faire?
100
-Freedom of speech, religion, press -Right to assemble -Right to petition
What is the 1st Amendment?
100
Prohibited the manufacturing, sale, or transportation of alcoholic beverages for consumption
What is the 18th Amendment?
200
1687
When was the Declaration of Independence written?
200
-Influenced the Constitution by forbidding cruel and unusual punishment -Granting right to bear arms -Laws must be passed by legislative branch -Taxes must be approved by legislative branch
What is the Declaration of Independence?
200
A view that stresses the importance and worth of each person; individuals best serve the public interest by pursuing their own self interest
What is individualism?
200
Powers are reserved to the states
What is the 10th Amendment?
200
Repealed the prohibition on alcohol
What is the 21st Amendment?
300
1787-1788
When were the Federalist Papers written?
300
-Essays written to encourage ratification of the Constitution -Authors include Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison
What are the Federalist Papers?
300
The right to engage in certain actions without control or interference by a government or other power
What is liberty?
300
No quartering of soldiers during peace time
What is the 3rd Amendment?
300
Prohibited poll taxes in federal elections
What is the 24th Amendment?
400
1781
When were the Articles of Confederation written?
400
-First form of government established by the thirteen states -Replaced the US Constitution because it had a weak central government (weaknesses include: no executive branch to enforce laws, congress could not collect taxes, no national court system, each state had only one vote in Congress, regardless of population
What are the Articles of Confederation?
400
A political movement founded in the 1890's representing mainly farmers that favored free coinage of silver and government control of railroads and other large industries
What is populism?
400
No double jeopardy; one cannot be compelled to be a witness against themselves
What is the 5th Amendment?
400
The Senate shall be comprised of two Senators from each state that are to be elected by popular vote
What is the 17th Amendment?
500
1787
When was the Constitution drafted?
500
-Lists grievances against King George III -Justifies the colonies breaking away from England
What is the Declaration of Independence?
500
Characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life.
What is Egalitarianism?
500
Rights are reserved to the people
What is the 9th Amendment?
500
Anyone who is 18 years old or older can participate in any election
What is 26th Amendment?